Senior Urban Designer

Perkins&Will; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Singapore seeks a Senior Urban Designer to lead all phases of the design process with high proficiency, mentoring staff, and coordinating with clients and stakeholders. You will guide project teams, ensuring design excellence and adherence to project goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and strategic planning across urban design projects in a dynamic city context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design or related field is required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with proficiency and adherence to goals and standards.
• Manage project teams and foster collaboration to deliver quality design and project delivery.
• Define and monitor scope, schedule, and project work plan.
• Develop design documentation including maps, diagrams, and master plans.
• Coordinate with clients, public officials, and other design partners.
• Mentor staff and maintain open, clear team communication.

Skills

Site research

Site analytics

Planning & zoning

Concept design

Drawing production

Hand drawing

Computational analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban design

Professional license is a plus

LEED GA within 6 months

Living Design accreditation (LEED AP/BREEAM/WELL/ETC)

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Illustrator

ArcGIS

Grasshopper

Office

Enscape

V-Ray

InDesign

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Urban Designer, you will be responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. You will manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Define, monitor, and maintain control of the scope of work and services for the project, including project schedule and work plan to direct the project and client teams.
• Lead efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and services during marketing and contract development.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and begin to develop successful client experiences.
• Meet or exceed financial goals established for the project and provide timely information to the Project Accountant to initiate invoicing.
• Coordinate with other local governments and recommend approval or denials of proposals.
• Meet with public officials and the public regarding development plans and land use.
• Educate civic leaders and the public about project details scheduled for their communities.
• Interpret gathered data and research.
• Analyze sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develop analytical and design drawings using both analog (sketching, physical modeling) and digital methods (digital analyses, sketching, modeling).
• Collaborate with clients and/or the public to create strategic planning options.
• Strategize, outline, mock up, and develop design documentation including maps and diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
• Coordinate all aspects of project deliverables.
• Review, evaluate, and integrate zoning and policy requirements into project design.
• Develop strategies for key urban frameworks and systems, including circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Perform advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
• Lead project-related client and public discussions and presentations.
• Monitor the performance of the project team and approach to ensure quality standards and design goals are met.
• Mentor staff.
• Exercise creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Participate actively within collaborative team settings such as design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Maintain open communication within the team and inspire others with clear ideas.
• Coordinate effectively with other design partners and consultants.

Experience & Licensure

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 10+ years

Professional Licensure: Not required, but professional licensure is strongly preferred.

Skills & Certifications

High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications

• Site and design research
• Site analytics
• Planning and zoning code analytics
• Concept and detailed design studies
• Production of drawings and deliverables
• Hand-drawn and digital sketching
• Computational analysis

Software

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Revit, Rhino)
• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, VRay)
• Functional knowledge of physical modeling
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

Licensure / Certifications / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required
• Professional license is a plus
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation